Pipeline Plastics, LLC · 18 hours ago
Quality Supervisor
Pipeline Plastics, LLC is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee quality lab activities and ensure compliance with various standards. The role involves conducting product inspections, maintaining quality control processes, and training new Quality Technicians.
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Responsibilities
Follow all safety requirements
Conducts product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Works with production personnel in maintaining a path of continual improvement in products and services supplied to our customers
Conducts inspection and testing as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual:
Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products
Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion a minimum of 2x per shift
Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection
Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile, within capabilities of lab equipment
Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for identification of acceptance status
Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet
Maintain good housekeeping in lab and lab areas
Oversee all Quality Lab activities to ensure compliance with all PLP, ASTM, AWWA, NSF, Factory Mutual, Customer & Regulatory requirements
Will fulfill role of Plant ISO QMS Coordinator, achieve ISO Internal Auditor certification, and
Is responsible for ensuring the following activities are completed in a timely manner
The Supervisor may work with Senior Quality Technicians to ensure these tasks are completed and are included as part of the on-going training for the Senior Quality Technicians
Weekly measuring instrument calibrations
Weekly print character inventory
Increase learning about various product standards that PLP manufactures in accordance with
Resin truck/railcar check in
Train new Quality Technicians
Weekly evaluation of QMS dashboard
Issue MTRs
Drive 24 hour review/closure of NCRs
Ensure line validation, annual and semi-annual test requirements are completed
Ensure preparedness for all 3rd party audits – NSF, FM, and customer audits
Issue daily updates to Quality Hold list and work with Production personnel to clear QC hold promptly
Maintain plant document control
Ensure customer complaints are addressed promptly and closed within 30 days
Coordinate monthly plant meetings to address CPARs
Coordinate monthly plant meetings to address CIRs
Communicate daily with VP of Quality, or designee on status of lab and QMS compliance
Lead internal QMS audits
Evaluate equipment and supply needs for the lab and purchase as authorized
Schedule annual instrument calibrations
Qualification
Required
Flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required
Ability to perform all requirements of the Quality Technician
Follow all safety requirements
Conduct product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Work with production personnel in maintaining a path of continual improvement in products and services supplied to our customers
Conduct inspection and testing as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual
Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products
Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion a minimum of 2x per shift
Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection
Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile, within capabilities of lab equipment
Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for identification of acceptance status
Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet
Maintain good housekeeping in lab and lab areas
Oversee all Quality Lab activities to ensure compliance with all PLP, ASTM, AWWA, NSF, Factory Mutual, Customer & Regulatory requirements
Fulfill role of Plant ISO QMS Coordinator
Achieve ISO Internal Auditor certification
Ensure weekly measuring instrument calibrations are completed in a timely manner
Ensure weekly print character inventory is completed in a timely manner
Increase learning about various product standards that PLP manufactures in accordance with
Conduct resin truck/railcar check in
Train new Quality Technicians
Evaluate QMS dashboard weekly
Issue MTRs
Drive 24 hour review/closure of NCRs
Ensure line validation, annual and semi-annual test requirements are completed
Ensure preparedness for all 3rd party audits – NSF, FM, and customer audits
Issue daily updates to Quality Hold list and work with Production personnel to clear QC hold promptly
Maintain plant document control
Ensure customer complaints are addressed promptly and closed within 30 days
Coordinate monthly plant meetings to address CPARs
Coordinate monthly plant meetings to address CIRs
Communicate daily with VP of Quality, or designee on status of lab and QMS compliance
Lead internal QMS audits
Evaluate equipment and supply needs for the lab and purchase as authorized
Schedule annual instrument calibrations
Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills
Experience with MSWord and MSExcel
Strong focus on safety, quality customer service and productivity
Ability to operate a forklift
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong math skills
Ability to lift 75 pounds
Ability to verbally communicate with other employees
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language
Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (especially heat)
Must be punctual and have good attendance
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Preferred
1-2 years' experience
Company
Pipeline Plastics, LLC
Pipeline Plastics is the Leading Manufacturer of High Performance Polyethylene Pressure Pipe for drinking water, irrigation, mining, industrial, sewer, and oil and gas applications.